S. L. Kirloskar (original) (raw)

Shantanurao Laxmanrao Kirloskar (28 May 1903 – 24 April 1994) was an Indian businessman who was instrumental in the rapid growth of the Kirloskar Group. S. L. Kirloskar was the son of Laxmanrao Kirloskar, who established the Kirloskar Group and the township of Kirloskarwadi. S. L. Kirloskar earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. He was also among the first Indians to graduate from MIT. S. L. Kirloskar was awarded Padma Bhushan in the year 1965 for his contribution to trade and industry.